Theology

A Prophet Is Not a Predictor of the Future

The prophets claim more, and the people credited them with more than just astute human discernment.

The Transcript of Our Desires

If one’s internet searches illuminate our hidden desires, then the Bible serves (in the words of Catherine Dunlap Carter) as a kind of “incomparable record of human desire.”

The Heart of the Bible

The cross is the axis upon which the biblical story turns. Who is God? God is the one who was crucified between two criminals on Good Friday.

Understanding the Nature of Christ’s Atonement

Was Christ's work on the cross vertical, horizontal or both?

What Is the Flourishing Life?

Our theology should inform the way we think about the flourishing life.

The Uniquely Christian Vision of Eternal Life

Though pagan cultures had an understanding of some manner of life after death, the Christian conception of eternal life is unique.

Why Loving Your Neighbor Starts With Honoring Your Parents

Honoring your parents is foundational to loving your neighbor. Here's why.

Understanding Early Church Worship

The early church structured worship very deliberately and helps us understand the development of Christian theology.

Conquered by God’s Kindness

God's lovingkindness radically redefines us and shapes our interaction with the world.

The Bible and the Problem of Evil

Some argue the Bible fails to provide adequate solutions to the problem of evil. The beginning of an answer is found in a theodicy of love.